Method and apparatus for an electronic equipment rack
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1. An electronic component transport system, comprising:
- a platform having first and second surfaces;
a mobility control device coupled to the first surface of the platform and adapted to provide directional propulsion of the platform;
a first enclosure coupled to the second surface of the platform;
a second enclosure coupled to the second surface of the platform and the first enclosure, the second enclosure being adapted to accept a plurality of electronic components;
a suspension system coupled to the first and second enclosures and to the second surface of the platform and adapted to isolate a position of the second enclosure from relative position variations of the platform and the first enclosure, the suspension system including,a first suspension device coupled to the second enclosure and the second surface of the platform, the first suspension device adapted to maintain a position of the second enclosure between a minimum and a maximum distance in a first direction relative to the first enclosure; and
a second suspension device coupled to the second enclosure and statically programmed to dampen movement of the second enclosure between the minimum and the maximum distance relative to the first enclosure; and
a third enclosure encompassing the first and second enclosures, the third enclosure including,a power conditioner coupled to receive an input power signal and adapted to provide a conditioned power signal to the plurality of electronic components in response to the input power signal; and
an environment control unit adapted to maintain the plurality of electronic components at a substantially constant temperature.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for an electronic equipment rack that provides mobility through directional self-propulsion and multi-axis suspension. The electronic equipment rack further provides self-powered operation and environmental control with wireless access, while protecting against unauthorized access, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and dust contamination. An alternate embodiment provides a non-mobile electronic equipment rack with multi-axis suspension, while optionally providing wireless access and protection against unauthorized access and the environment.
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18 Claims
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1. An electronic component transport system, comprising:
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a platform having first and second surfaces; a mobility control device coupled to the first surface of the platform and adapted to provide directional propulsion of the platform; a first enclosure coupled to the second surface of the platform; a second enclosure coupled to the second surface of the platform and the first enclosure, the second enclosure being adapted to accept a plurality of electronic components; a suspension system coupled to the first and second enclosures and to the second surface of the platform and adapted to isolate a position of the second enclosure from relative position variations of the platform and the first enclosure, the suspension system including, a first suspension device coupled to the second enclosure and the second surface of the platform, the first suspension device adapted to maintain a position of the second enclosure between a minimum and a maximum distance in a first direction relative to the first enclosure; and a second suspension device coupled to the second enclosure and statically programmed to dampen movement of the second enclosure between the minimum and the maximum distance relative to the first enclosure; and a third enclosure encompassing the first and second enclosures, the third enclosure including, a power conditioner coupled to receive an input power signal and adapted to provide a conditioned power signal to the plurality of electronic components in response to the input power signal; and an environment control unit adapted to maintain the plurality of electronic components at a substantially constant temperature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A mobile equipment rack assembly, comprising:
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a platform to provide directional self-propulsion for the mobile equipment rack assembly; a first rack coupled to the platform; a second rack coupled to the first rack and the platform, the second rack being encapsulated by the first rack; and a shock absorption unit coupled to the first and second racks, the shock absorption unit including, a weight bearing device coupled to the second rack and adapted to maintain a position of the second rack within a first range of distance in a first direction relative to the first rack; and a dampening device coupled to the second rack, the dampening device being statically programmed to dampen movement of the second rack within the first range of distance. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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